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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
1
A London cafe scene contrasts English and American table manners while a German and Latin figure are mocked for eating styles. A magazine symposium blames wives for lacking intellectual seriousness, sparking debate on gender roles and friendship.
The Philadelphia Record argues for a congress of powers to curb reckless deforestation, reforest wastelands, and secure world wood and water supplies. It warns that automobile risk cannot be policed alone and urges drivers to demand tougher punishment for dangerous acts. It also notes health authorities’ duty to balance birth and death rates and mentions Turkey’s soap exports and disease eradication prospects.
The report covers a second annual poultry show in Des Moines area, a school building fire at Giman, several murder cases in Mason City Plymouth and West Union, suffrage demonstrations led by Dr. Anna Shaw, a will with minimal estate, and local business and tax records. Also noted are grain and rail developments, bank matters, and community deaths and appointments.
The Navy Secretary Victor Metcalf offers his resignation to the president effective December 1 due to ill health. Assistant Secretary Truman Newberry will be named as his successor.
The court announced the empress dowager has died and Prince Pu Yi, age eight, is placed on the throne by edict issued at eight oclock in the morning. Prince Chun the regent orders mourning and a three year court observance while viceroys and governors are told to ensure continued provincial administration. The empress death alters court customs as red objects are replaced with blue and foreign physicians are not allowed to treat the emperor.
In Oklahoma near Okmulgee on November 14 a violent altercation left eight dead and ten wounded. Jim Deckard a black desperado attacked law officers then fled to his home where a shootout and mob arson killed and burned members of Deckard’s party and nearby residents. Sheriff and posse moves were attempted but violence spread across the town leaving multiple fatalities.
Washington reports an assertive broadcast by B Elking regarding a management split between Katherine and the Duke of Abrudei in Italian navy circles. The remark, made with Miss fiblak’s consent, emphasizes transparency to the public amid strong interest in the daughter.
A WT committee of the Methodist church plans to raise $100,000 for the Frisco church wrecked by the quake. Topeka Mas reported the appeal and urged further help, noting even more funds were badly needed.
Official news from St Petersburg reports the death of Grand Duke Alexis. The cremated line and court circles in Russia reacted with shock as the imperial family mourned. The announcement sparked condolences from European rulers and raised questions about succession and the future of the Russian throne.
A large fire at the Indiana Reformatory in Jeffersonville and nearby properties destroyed the main building and a portion of the Indiana State factory complex. The blaze caused two inmate fatalities and an estimated total loss of about 200000 dollars.
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